Ethylene Dibromide Stabilized Solution from Japan
Ethylene dibromide (1,2-dibromoethane) with added stabilizers for safe transport, classified under HTS 2903.62.10.00 per Chapter 29 note 1(f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation. The solvent/additive does not render it suitable for specific use beyond general chemical applications. Commonly used in leaded gasoline scavenging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare stabilizer composition and concentration (<1% typically allowed); verify solution doesn't qualify as 'particularly suitable for specific use' per Chapter Note 1(e); use SDS for hazard communication